How motion capture is revolutionising spinal care (Spinal Surgery News)
Kim Duffy, life sciences product manager at Vicon, looks at motion capture technology, which allows physicians to see how precisely patients enter their gait cycle, and gives an analysis of joint angles and movements, for when the spine is engaged, the lumbar, neck, thorax and head can all be affected.
Motion capture, the process of recording the movement of objects or people, was first introduced by the life sciences sector through its use for gait analysis in the early 1970s, and is now used widely by sports therapists, neuroscientists, and researchers for validation and control of computer vision and robotics.
Today, motion capture technology is at the frontline of cutting-edge clinical movement research, from helping stroke and amputee patients with rehabilitation, to understanding how to better treat those with cerebral palsy and arthritis. This technology is crucial to the work of leading research centres, universities, hospitals and private medical practices around the world.
One interesting area is the technology’s use in treating spinal-related issues, which is a common problem across the globe. Acc...
